JULY 6, 2012
Stop!
Read: Psalm
131
I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his
mother; like a weaned
child is my soul within me. —Psalm 131:2
Life
is a busy enterprise. It seems there are always more things to do,
places to
go, and people to meet. And while none of us would want a
life without
meaningful things to do, the fast pace threatens to rob us
of the quietness
that we need.
When
we’re driving a car, stop signs and other signs warning us to slow
down are
reminders that to be safe we can’t have our foot on the
accelerator all the
time. We need those kinds of reminders in all aspects
of our lives.
The
psalmist clearly knew the importance of times of calm and quiet.
God Himself “rested”
on the seventh day. And with more messages to
preach and more people to heal,
Jesus went apart from the crowds and
rested a while (Matt. 14:13; Mark 6:31).
He knew it wasn’t wise to
accelerate through life with our gas gauge
registering on “weary” all
the time.
When
was the last time you could echo the psalmist’s words, “I have
calmed and
quieted my soul”? (Ps. 131:2). Put up a stop sign at the
intersection of your
busy life. Find a place to be alone. Turn off the
distractions that keep you
from listening to God’s voice, and let Him
speak to you as you read His Word.
Let Him refresh your heart and
mind with the strength to live life well for His
glory.
Life
can make me weary and stressed at times.
I
want to stop right now though, Lord, and take the time
to
quiet my soul before You. Speak to me from
Your
Word. Please refresh me.
Stop and take a break
from the busyness of life so that you can
refuel your soul.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
